Best History podcasts we could find (Updated May 2017)
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Welcome to Revisionist History, a new podcast from Malcolm Gladwell and Panoply Media. Each week, over the course of 10 weeks, Revisionist History will go back and reinterpret something from the past. An event. A person. An idea. Something overlooked. Something misunderstood. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.
The latest news from the team behind BBC History Magazine - a popular History magazine. To find out more, visit www.historyextra.com
The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the histories of England, Scotland, and Wales.
In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions ...
Informative, casual, and a little bit sexy, Unbuttoned History is the raucous history podcast for people who want to learn a bit about yesteryear, but with silly voices and swearing. Hosts Mike, a second Mike and Caleb guide you through time immemorial and play a few ridiculous games along the way.
Using interviews and archive material from WW2 to the Arab Spring, the people who witnessed history tell us their stories. Presented by Max Pearson.
A regular podcast telling the story of England with warmth and wit and enthusiasm. The story of the great names and the events that made England the mosaic it is today; the daily lives of the people who made it so. We take a chronological approach, from the cataclysmic end of Roman Britain, all the way through to the present day – when we get there! Along the way we follow the major highways of history, and some of the side roads too – what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, why the dif ...
A weekly podcast on Japanese history, covering everything from prehistory to the modern era. Additional information available at the podcast blog, at www.historyofjapan.wordpress.com
An audio journey through the 5000 year history of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.
Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Go.
Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.
History is full amazing stories. Join hosts Bryan Moriarty, Eric Bricmont, and Sarah Ashley as they explore the most inspirational, terrifying and hilarious events in history. Everything from the creation of the universe to the invention of Cheese in a Can and everything in between. Learn something new weekly by subscribing to the Nerd’s on History podcast.
Laszlo Montgomery presents easy-to-digest stories, events and people from China’s most ancient times up to our present day.
Reflecting History is a history podcast that explores the triumphs and tragedies of the human experience.
History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.Join the conversation on twitter: @HistoryHitProducer: Dan Morelle
The Irish history podcast brings the listener on a journey through Irish history starting in the 9th century when high kings battled for control of Ireland. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling journey deep into Irelands past looking at daily life when violence was common and life was short. If you’ve been puzzled how people survived before email, phones, cars or even proper roads the Irish history podcast is for you! The series tracks Irish history and archaeology trying to und ...
A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com
A weekly podcast tracing the rise, decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
Join students in college classrooms to hear lectures on topics ranging from the American Revolution to 9-11.
A weekly podcast that explores rich historic locations throughout the US that are kept alive by the communities that love them. We feature the sites history and some of the spirits that are reported to linger.Please Email us at [email protected] If you have a site you would like us to highlight on our show drop us a line!
A new podcast where a married couple teaches each other cool stuff about the past.
Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades.Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.
Host Dan Lovallo looks at history through the lens of newspapers and other media how they reported the story at the time the historical event occurred.
History of the Christian Church
American History Untucked is a podcast conversation with American Historians, hosted by Dr. David Silkenat
First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin then take to recounting all aspects of Russian history.
The Spoken History of a Global Language
Professor Bob tells the fascinating stories of history's people, places, and cultures.
This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go.
Recordings from the popular public lecture series on intellectual history in all its forms and across all ages. From 2014 held at the University of St Andrews, and between 2010 and 2013 held at the University of Sussex.
A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453
My name is Abu Ibrahim Ismail and I'm an Islamic history nerd who goes deep into some of history's most entertaining and amazing stories as it relates to Islam and Muslims. You're going to hear Islamic history like you've never heard it before. From Prophet Noah to Queen Bilqis. From the Ottoman Empire to the Islamic Caliphate. If it's about Muslims and it happened in the past, Inshallah, you're going to get it here.
The Maritime History Podcast is a chronological look at maritime history and its numerous facets. Beginning with ancient history, the podcast looks at trade, exploration, boat and ship-building, economics, and the relationship between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. Learn more about the podcast at http://maritimehistorypodcast.com.
Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Go.
Today's political debates, particularly on cable news, talk radio and blog comments can be limiting. In this podcast, Bruce Carlson applies as much history as possible to the politics of today.
This podcast is about interesting battles throughout history.
Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, bea ...
A History of the Internet Era from Netscape to the iPad
A conversation about the world of history, featuring interviews with key historians and authors and discussions about historical themes and ideas.
The History of Egypt, as they described it, from the Dawn of Civilization to the Fall of the Roman Empire. A tale of love, legend, culture, exploration and war, told through the eyes of the ancients and their stories.
We’ve all been transported into the past by a special book, place or person. On the History Author Show, host Dean Karayanis and a team of correspondents bring you the people who build the time machines.
The military history podcast specialists, looking at all aspects of war through the ages.
When I became a believer, I somehow had the false assumption that Christianity began when I got saved. I had no concept of the hundreds of years of history that the church has gone through since the power of the Holy Spirit anointed the first body of believers over 2,000 years ago after Jesus Christ returned to Heaven. I have found that many believers, young and old, have the same false assumption. The purpose of this broadcast is to dispel this notion by sharing with listeners the history o ...
The History of Cinco De Mayo is celebrated in this 50th episode of the Hauger History Podcast! This is an exciting day to be of mixed heritage, and I celibrate it with everyone and also enjoy a chance to celebrate diversity and world culture. In 2 minutes I give a very brief history of the Battle of Puebla and the celebration of Cinco De Mayo! ...…
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Writers on Writing

Pam Jenoff, author of The Orphan's Tale, joins Marrie Stone to share her thoughts regarding writing about the Holocaust and the responsibilities of sensitively portraying that period of history. She talks about juxtaposing WWII against the backdrop of the circus arts, how being a lawyer serves her writing life, and more. In the second half, Eri ...…
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History Extra podcast

Professor Lyndal Roper explores the life of the father of the Reformation and considers his impact on Protestant history. Meanwhile, we speak to Misha Glenny about his new BBC Radio 4 series, which charts key milestones in the development of the United States
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KPFA - UpFront

The homeless population in the Bay Area is growing at a rapidness proportionate to the rate of evictions and gentrification. Host Cat Brooks speaks to Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan representing Oakland and Heather Freinkel Managing Attorney at Homeless Action Center. Then, Ibram X. Kendi discusses his New York Times bestseller, "Stamped from the ...…
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GroundTruth

The South Bronx, New York's poorest neighborhood, has been dealing with a deadly heroin epidemic for generations. We look at the origins of the epidemic, residents' efforts to handle the crisis and the birth of a stigma that continues to kill, as opioid abuse spreads to the suburbs and beyond. Read more…
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All items | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio

Speaker(s): Dr Marco Cinnirella, Dr Katharine Jenkins, Joe Mulhall, Dr Amir Saeed | With recent political events and a spike in the reporting of hate crime, the concept of prejudice has become prominent once more. But are we more or less prejudiced than at other points in our history? And is prejudice always wrong, or even avoidable? If it is a ...…
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Speaker(s): Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick | Western Scholars are non-commital. Putin's Russia is embarrassed. How should the centenary be commemorated? Sheila Fitzpatrick is Professor of History at the University of Sydney and Professor emeritus at the Univeristy of Chicago. She is a widely acclaimed expert on modern Russia. Robin Archer is Dire ...…
I find it intriguing that I know the names of lots famous male composers through the centuries: Turlough O'Carolan, Mozart, Bach. But I can't name even one woman. So I got really excited to talk with Apryl Knight at Sherwood Forest Faire a few weeks back. She had me captivated by her knowledge of women in music through centuries. But first, I h ...…
Grammy winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks her love iconic iconoclast John Prine and his self-titled debut album. Kacey talks about performing with Prine, playing him the song she wrote about him, how his approach to lyric writing inspired her own songs, why she put her Grammy in a Prine exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame, an ...…
Episode 49: Shane Cobalt sits down to talk magic history, crediting, audience management and appreciation and more. Elliott and Shane have been friends for several years, and they get deep into several obscure stories from magic history. Enjoy!
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Fox Cities Advice Givers | Business Owners | Entrepreneurs | Interviewing Our Community's Brightest Minds | Kevin Evers

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Fox River Kayaking Company is dedicated to Wisconsin, the Fox River, and all people interested in the culture these environments cradle. Providing superior quality experiences across the Fox River Valley; they assure safety, education, and a family-fun experience on the water. They are passionate, rebellious, and spirited le ...…
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Gambling With an Edge

Our guest this week is James McManus. James is the author of several books, and many magazine articles. He is also an avid poker player. Today we discuss his history of poker, Cowboys Full. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to downloadBy [email protected] (Bob Dancer & Richard Munchkin).
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Economy – PBS NewsHour

HARI SREENIVASAN: The airline industry and its business model have been in the crosshairs of late, particularly since the United Airlines story captured worldwide attention. Many travelers have been asking, how do airlines make money, and do those profits come at the expense of passenger comfort and convenience? Our economics correspondent, Pau ...…
HARI SREENIVASAN: Now: race, crime and imprisonment. That’s the focus of the newest addition to the NewsHour Bookshelf. Jeffrey Brown has that. JEFFREY BROWN: Mass incarceration and its devastating effect on black Americans and neighborhoods, it’s a subject that’s attracted much attention in books and policy circles in the last decade. A new ta ...…
Today is 4/20 Daywhen advocates of legalized marijuana hold rallies and talk about their advocacy. SAFN National Correspondent JOE GOMEZ is available to discuss the history and significance of the movement, along with a rally that is scheduled on Capitol Hill and the various legislative positions on marijuana at the state level.…
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Partakers Christian Podcasts

Why I am a Christian? 1 John 5:9-12 - “We accept man’s testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God ...…
This week, the dynamic duo discuss how the approach reading books and implementing the knowledge in them. Andrew is pretty sure that everyone is fooling themselves into thinking that reading lots of books makes them smarter. Interesting tidbits include: Andrew has never been cranked to eleven. Ever. Not even once ever. Also, he is VERY humble. ...…
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To The Batpoles! Batman 1966

“The Joker’s Last Laugh” arc is Lorenzo Semple Jr.’s last writing for “Batman”, a teleplay from a story written by crime novelist Peter Rabe. But that story originally featured Two-Face! (Read the treatment here. Thanks to High C for providing!) The Joker version contains at least one vestige of the Twofaceiness of the original story, and also ...…
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Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.

Relax & Unwind Along the Wine Road. In this episode we discuss places to be pampered. Our special guest Michael Stusser, founder of Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, shares all that is peaceful. We taste the Wine of the Day from Pedroncelli Winery and talk about the upcoming Magical Mystery Tours along the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When ...…
Welcome, Disney Enthusiasts! "Journey Through The Magic Kingdom - Film Club" is a weekly show in which we take you through the legacy of Disney films. And by Disney films we mean ALL of them! Join us every Thursday as we dive into a different Disney film and discuss the history, impact, and legacy these films have left on the Walt Disney Compan ...…
Rachel and Lauren struggle to talk about “Clear and Present Danger” (1994), the second and last of Harrison Ford’s Jack Ryan films, due to the fact that they both hated it. This leads to humor and many, many distractions - including talking about an uncredited film cameo Harrison did the same year and his brief appearance on the TV’s “The Young ...…
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The Floating Voter

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On this week's show, Kevin Doyle is joined by INM's Philip Ryan and Niamh Horan and Niamh discusses her time spent with Eric Trump at Doonbeg golf course recently. Defending the Trumps she says, 'There’s so many people that you interview who are difficult and it costs nothing to be nice or mannerly. Eric Trump is someone who faces so much criti ...…
Steve Murphy was one of the men that took down one of the deadliest and most infamous drug dealers in history, Pablo Escobar! #BaileyAndSouthside #Rock1005 #PabloEscobar #Narcos
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True North

Loop11’s co-founder Shefik Bey speaks with Janaki Kumar, the VP Head of Design and Co-Innovation Center at SAP and the author of ‘Gamification At Work: Designing Engaging Business Software”. They also discuss her Woman of Influence Award and what it meant (2:20), what she feels her strength and decision that led to her position in the industry ...…
http://learntruehistory.comMost Americans have never heard of E.L. Godkin. This is a travesty, particularly for those who admire independent thinkers. Every libertarian should know Godkin, and I wrote about him in my Forgotten Conservatives in American History. He was one of the truly great minds of the late 19th century, a man who was able to ...…
Jason caught up with the founder and president of Journey Films to talk about their latest project, "An American Conscience: The Niebuhr Story"From Journey Films: "An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story examines the career and global impact of renowned American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who became a voice of conscience to a ...…
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The Tisch – JCast Network

As the debate over US immigration policy rages in Washington, and as congregations across the country debate becoming sanctuaries to protect undocumented immigrants, Rabbi Knopf explores the texts, traditions, and history that informs Judaism’s view on immigration. This is part three of a three part session given by Rabbi Knopf.…
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As the debate over US immigration policy rages in Washington, and as congregations across the country debate becoming sanctuaries to protect undocumented immigrants, Rabbi Knopf explores the texts, traditions, and history that informs Judaism’s view on immigration. This is part three of a three part session given by Rabbi Knopf.…
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Inside the Box: The TV History Podcast

This week join Jonathan and Andrew as they discuss CBS’s recent efforts at colorizing and packaging classic episodes of I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Then the conversation takes a historical turn as Andrew and Jonathan discuss what role black and white plays in our understanding of history and what role, if an ...…


























































